Dried shrimp are shrimp that have been sun dried and shrunk to a thumbnail size. They are used in many Asian cuisines, imparting a unique umami taste. A handful of shrimp is generally used for dishes. The flavors of this ingredient are released when allowed to simmer.
Famous quotes containing the words dried and/or shrimp:
“God went out of me
as if the sea dried up like sandpaper,
as if the sun became a latrine.”
—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)
“Big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat shrimp eggs.”
—Chinese proverb.
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